INGLEWOOD, Calif. - The Brian Schottenheimer era is here as the new head coach guided the Dallas Cowboys in live game action for the first time. But with the team's starters largely resting comfortably alongside him, his debut didn't have the preferred outcome, Dallas falling to the Los Angeles Rams, 31-21.

Also making a debut in this one was Joe Milton, who was a bit hit-and-miss in his effort. The quarterback showed flashes of his immense talent, particularly his big arm, but there were just as many misfires as his accuracy proved to be an issue at times. Playing nearly the whole game, he completed 58.6 percent of his passes for 143 yards with a touchdown and an interception to finish with a 68.6 passer rating.

The ground game had better success, though, as the team averaged 5.5 yards

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